Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

"It's too strong! A martial beast at the Imperial Level!" Queenie commented as she stared, horrified.

"This Demonic Flower Beast owns the natural energy fire with the wood element. It is hidden in the cyan flower on its back. If I can approach it, I may be able to take the natural energy fire out," Zachary explained. He thought about the chances of his success and his demise over and over again, but it seemed that this was their only chance to succeed.

"No, don't do it! It's too dangerous," Rebecca immediately protested. She shook her head profusely in fierce disagreement. It was obvious that the Demonic Flower Beast was beyond their abilities. If they took the risk and tried to snatch the natural energy fire from it, there was a chance that the beast would fight back. That would put them in grave danger despite their collective strength.

"Well, Rebecca, it's all up to you to decide everything. After all, the natural energy fire with the wood element is only suitable for your use," Zachary said. He also knew how powerful the Demonic Flower Beast was. So if the two women felt that it was too dangerous and decided to give up, then he would support their decision.

"Are you sure you can take the natural energy fire?" Queenie asked all of a sudden. Her eyes were fixed intently on Zachary like she was trying to see his soul.

"I'm not one hundred percent sure, but I will try my best," Zachary promised.

"Okay, let's do this. I will distract it and you play it by ear," Queenie suggested after careful consideration. She did not want to miss this chance either. She really wanted Rebecca to obtain it.

"But, Queenie, don't you think it's too dangerous? Please, for God's sake, let's not do this. I don't want to see you get hurt," Rebecca said. She looked terrified at the thought of Queenie or even Zachary injured because of her.

"Don't worry, Rebecca. I think it's worthwhile to take the risk," Queenie comforted Rebecca. She smiled at her faintly and squeezed her hand between hers. In the Celestial College, Queenie did not have many friends. Rebecca was probably the only one she got along with.

Later on, when they stayed at the Shura College, the two women lived under one roof, which provided the chance for them to grow even closer. Now, Rebecca was one of the few close friends that she had. So, if she could help Rebecca gain the natural energy fire, Queenie was willing to take the risk.

Rebecca's eyes furrowed as she noticed the determined gleam in Queenie's eyes. By this point, she knew that no words could change her mind. All she could do now was support her. She took a deep breath and volunteered hesitantly, "Okay! I will also par

east which had been distracted by Queenie finally realized that it was fooled. It made an angry humming sound that was so loud that it was deafening and headache-inducing. Even the Blazing Roc swayed in the air and nearly fell out of balance.

In the next moment, the cyan flower suddenly exploded with a blinding light. All the petals lit up and thousands of beams of cyan light shot towards Zachary, determined to destroy him.

Zachary was caught by surprise because he was too focused on the natural energy fire. He scrambled to get away from the light that was rushing towards him. When he was about to be engulfed by the light, thousands of vines rose from the ground. It slithered and interlaced until it formed a giant net around him that protected him from the beams of light.

But soon, the light broke through the net and more beams of light rushed towards him.

Zachary narrowed his eyes in thought and concentration. He urged the Blazing Roc to get to Rebecca as fast as it could.

While he was in the air, Zachary's and Rebecca's eyes met. Without words, they understood each other through a camaraderie that could only be born from a shared life-and-death experience. She nodded and leaped into the air. At the same time, he pushed the power of the Holy Bone Bracer to the limit and threw the natural energy fire towards her.

Rebecca caught the natural energy fire in midair—with her chest.

As it hit her, Rebecca felt a strong and shocking heat spread all over her body. It started from her chest until her whole body was wrapped in cyan flames. Her clothes burned and exposed her white skin that radiantly glowed with cyan light. However, it seemed that the natural energy fire was too great for her body to bear. With a bright, blinding light, she fell from the sky.